Plaque

William Penn

Inscription

William Penn, quaker, born on Tower Hill, baptised in + All Hallows Church, 23rd Oct: 1644, founder of Pennsylvania.

Site: William Penn (1 memorial)

EC3, Byward Street, All Hallows by the Tower

For information about the church, including a good range of photographs see A London Inheritance.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Penn

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William Penn

Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania. Born in the Liberty of the Tower. ...

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Pennsylvania

Founded in 1681 by a land charter granted by Charles II to William Penn.

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